Bachelor of Business Administration – Human Resources

• Co-operative Education – general information
• What kinds of work term opportunities may be available?
• How do I prepare for my Co-op work term?
• Who is responsible for what?
• What about expenses?
• How do I contact my Co-operative Education coordinator?

What kinds of work term opportunities may be available?

Co-op work terms are paid positions and Human Resources Co-op students may find themselves working in a wide variety of industries in positions such as:

• Human Resources Assistant
• Recruitment Coordinator
• Junior Recruiter
• Junior Payroll Administrator
• Learning and Development Coordinator
• Pension and Benefits Administrator
• Junior HR Analyst
• Occupational Health and Safety Assistant

How do I prepare for my Co-op work term?

Eligibility Requirements

Students interested in pursuing Co-op will need to meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Submit the BBA Application to Co-operative Education by the deadline
• Complete a minimum of 15 courses prior to the first work term
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0. Preference will be given to students with a GPA of 2.5
• Successfully complete the following course requirements prior to each work term (prerequisite courses do not need to be completed prior to submitting a Co-op program application): 

• Successfully complete the Orientation to Co-op preparation course prior to the first work term

*ENTR 2301 or SINV 2201 will also be accepted in place of MGMT 2130.

Students alternate academic semesters with work terms to a maximum of three 4-month Co-op work terms, and must finish their program on an academic semester. Co-op work terms may be combined to lengthen the time spent in the workplace. For example, students may combine Work Terms 1 and 2, or Work Terms 2 and 3, for back-to-back work terms. Students must meet the course requirements for the highest level work term in order to be eligible to complete back-to-back work terms.

Orientation to Co-operative Education course 

Orientation to Co-op is a professional development course required in preparation for the first work term. This course prepares students to:

• Complete a skills self-assessment
• Understand and comply with workplace and employer expectations
• Write competitive, professional resumes and cover letters
• Develop job interview skills
• Network with employers
• Conduct self-marketing campaigns

The Orientation to Co-operative Education course is generally offered only in the Fall semester. Contact the Co-operative Education coordinator for more information.

What about expenses?

All work terms are paid opportunities. However, there are expenses associated with participating in a Co-operative Education program. By starting to plan now, you can be financially prepared for your work terms. Expenses include:

• Both the Orientation to Co-operative Education course and the Co-op work terms are non-credit courses and have fees attached to them. See the 2017/18 Fee Schedule for more information
• You will be responsible for your own transportation to and from the work site and some work terms may require the use of a vehicle
• If you accept a work term position outside of Calgary, you will be responsible for your own relocation and living expenses in that location